ORZO WITH CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKES

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Orzo with Artichokes, Balsamic vinegar and Chicken -- as easy as A-B-C! Pancetta, spinach, and toasted pine nuts also play tasty parts in this pasta dish! This is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken (or turkey) meat!

Provided by Senoritapupnstuff

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
3 ounces pancetta bacon, diced
½ medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
1 ½ cups cubed, cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts (water-packed), quartered
5 ounces baby spinach
1 (16 ounce) package orzo pasta
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
⅛ cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
  • Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Carbohydrate 96.6 g, Cholesterol 55.2 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 35.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 678.6 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Md Robiwul
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The artichokes were surprisingly delicious and the whole dish was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ngozi Akachukwu
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes were flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


David Lagon
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.


Mureed Abbas
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add extra salt, pepper, and garlic to make it more flavorful.


Abo Nayem
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I loved this recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes were flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Union Mobile
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had used less salt or if I had omitted the Parmesan cheese.


Amzad Hossain
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I'm not a fan of orzo, so I substituted it with rice. It turned out great! The chicken and artichokes were still delicious, and the rice was a nice change of pace.


just4 you
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover chicken and artichokes that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect way to do it. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Shahabuddin Sordar
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more vegetables or herbs.


Fahima Actor
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes were flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Azeem Ahmad
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I'm not a huge fan of artichokes, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The artichokes were surprisingly delicious and the whole dish was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Martha Dashwood
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs, and I added a bit of lemon zest and red pepper flakes to the sauce. It turned out fantastic!


Doreen Andai
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This dish was a disaster! The chicken was dry and overcooked, the artichokes were tough, and the orzo was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Sojib Babu (attitude boy)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I usually add a bit of extra Parmesan cheese and some chopped fresh parsley to the finished dish.


Channel Madarepor
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add extra salt, pepper, and garlic to make it more flavorful. The orzo was also a bit overcooked.


Francis Sarpong
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, the artichokes were flavorful, and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Masuma nurul Masuma nurul
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This orzo with chicken and artichokes was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular dinner rotation.